Growing up in Huntly, I’ve been exposed to the singing of tradition bearers from a young age through competitive ballad singing. With a passion for folksong in all its forms, I aim to keep the songs of North East singers alive, but showcase them in a fresh and innovative way. I am a student of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and I perform in the North East vernacular, Doric.
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Since moving to Glasgow, I’ve been working with some wonderful musicians to bring songs to life! The line-up of the band features singer and guitarist Luc McNally, fiddler Charlie Grey, bassist Callum Cronin, and piper Ross Miller. The album will be produced by the wonderful Jani Lang of Dallahan. But there just might be some guest musicians…
I look forward to playing at lots of North East festivals such as Stonehaven and Portsoy as well as clubs and festivals doon sooth such as Herga, Sark, Lewes, Haddenham and St Albans. This year we have competed in BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award and are finalists in the Hands up For Trad Battle of the Folk Bands 2017!
Check out my 2017 dates! www.ionafyfemusic.com/events
Performing at the BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year Final 2017
Check out what has been said about my first EP, East
“Iona’s voice displays incredible confidence and maturity… Even without accompaniment, Iona’s voice is as finely tuned, precise and eminently enjoyable an instrument as you’ll find… Utterly haunting.” – Folk Radio UK
“From unaccompanied voice to the band in full-flow, ‘East’ stands as a testament to the strength, endurance and adaptability of the tradition.” – FolkWords
“When it comes to folk music, she has one of the most stunning voices on the circuit today.” – Artree
Check out full reviews here: www.ionafyfemusic.com/reviews
Creating an album costs a lot, but creating a great album which you are confident with and proud of costs even more and renders a greater financial risk! I want to give this a real good go and create a concept album which reflects my passion for tradition and innovation and which pays homage to the singers who have influenced me. To do that, I need as much support as I can get! Anything that is donated is appreciated in every way and in return, there’s a host of goodies, sneak peaks and bundles that you can opt for!
And that’s that!